The promise couple rings, whether it is made of real diamonds or imitations, is a piece that's truly personal. The ring may be a beautiful piece of jewelry with its light shimmering through the cut facets, but it represents a moment frozen: the question, the answer, and your first kiss together as a couple. It's natural for a bride to be to want to keep her feelings close at heart. This means that she wants to wear her matching relationship jewelry each day. However, even if you are very careful there are still some considerations to consider.

 Active lifestyles can pose specific challenges. While engagement rings were designed to be worn on a daily basis without harming the couples necklaces, they may cause problems for the wearer. It doesn't matter if you are worried about the ring getting damaged or if the wearer is concerned that their activities will cause the ring "catch" something. Selecting engagement ring designs that are designed specifically for active lives is the best option. Active engagement rings are designed with many facets, including the shape of the ring, its height, and the cut and placement of the stones. This adds beauty and durability to the overall design.

 This article explores the five key features to consider when searching for the ideal engagement ring for your active partner. Our Guide to the Most Affordable Diamond Engagement Rings can be consulted if budget is a consideration.

 Choosing An Engagement Ring For Active Wear + Lifestyle: Overall Height

 The challenge: While it's important to consider the overall look and feel, you should also measure the actual dimensions. If she is a hands-on person in the creative field (painting or sculpting), or a service-oriented one (medical fields IT, manufacturing) High rings can be uncomfortable. If a ring is too high on the finger, she will be unable to reach into narrow openings or slide on scrubs. The ring will then "stub", and fall back into the finger. The prongs and cut stones in the setting could become damaged, as could her skin. Setting can cause problems in her work by causing injury to patients, or catching fragile materials.

 The Solution: If possible, flush mounts are the best choice for those who lead an active lifestyle. They have sunken cut stone surfaces which result in a smooth band. In general the lower the settings of the engagement ring are, the less it will bump against external surfaces.

 How To Choose The Right Engagement Ring For A Girl Who Is Active: Stone Containment

 When you consider hand movements and potential risks for an engagement ring the "girdle", (exposed edge), of a stone cut might seem most vulnerable. In reality, the parts of an engagement ring that hold the stones that are not flush mounted in place are the ones that deserve this attention. The prongs, channels, or bezels may play a role in the engagement ring design.

 The prongs on the inside of the stone are thin metal "arms". They bend up around the stone and have a notch in the middle to hold a cut-stone girdle. This is the style that's most vulnerable to stone loss and damage. The prong edge will snag on clothing, other objects and more. When two or more of the prongs break, or are compromised by enough force, they can threaten the safety and security of the stones that they hold. If the setting of a stone catches on a ring, the wearer must gently move his or her hand backwards toward the source.

 Bezels are frames around the entire stone. Usually, there is no break in continuity. Bezels are frames that surround the entire stone, usually without interruption. Bezels are often part of a ring and setting. However, some designs will use patterns or another precious metal to contrast. Bezels are the most secure of all three styles, because the stone is fully contained beneath the surface.

 Channels serve as continuous tops and bottoms "caps", for the cut stones that are placed along the edge. Usually, they are found on eternity style engagement rings which surround the entire band in stone. These stones can be placed in channels with a curved top and bottom and are locked in place. The result is an incredibly sparkling, seamless surface made of flush-mounted stone that's securely held into place. The design allows for a bit more surface to be exposed than with a bezel. However, the piece is still secure and reliable.

 The list below is not exhaustive. While the three most popular stone containment designs are included, it's by no means comprehensive. Pave engagement ring embellishments are often used to highlight a solitaire with a prong setting. Setting like this may be attractive but not the best for engagement rings designed for active wear. They leave the stone's vulnerable girdle more exposed to chipping, dislodging, and loss.